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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hyreling, n. [e.m.E. hireling, hyrelinge (1535), OE. hýrling.] A hireling, a mercenary. Also attrib. —1568 Lyndsay Pref. 5.
Thay wald be fund bot verray hyrelingis, enemies to Christ & deuoraris of his flock 1576 Bk. Univ. Kirk I. 377.
In hope of a new marriage, which daily they attain unto be some hyreling smaikes
